Signal Transduction Pathways Involved in Acupuncture-Mediated Inhibition of Synovitis in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Review by Cao Q, Li Y

“…Cumulative evidence indicates that acupuncture exerts anti‑inflammatory and chondroprotective effects by orchestrating multi‑pathway regulation, thereby reducing inflammatory mediators, promoting tissue repair, and improving joint function. As a promising adjunct to pharmacotherapy—particularly in early‑stage KOA—acupuncture merits further validation through large‑scale clinical trials aimed at optimizing treatment parameters, confirming long‑term efficacy, and exploring synergistic combinations with emerging therapies to enable personalized KOA management.Keywords: knee osteoarthritis, synovial inflammation, acupuncture, signaling pathway…”
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A Comparative Analysis of Axial Bearing Behaviour in Steel Pipe Piles and PHC Piles for Port Engineering by Runze Zhang, Yizhi Liu, Lei Wang, Weiming Gong, Zhihui Wan

“…The accuracy of the model was verified through a comparison with field static load test data. …”
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Cultivation of the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii De Man, 1879) in Ukraine and worldwide: a review by K. Voznyuk, V. Bekh

“…The prawn’s life cycle includes a mandatory brackish water phase for larval development, posing a technological challenge for freshwater farms. …”
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Stillbirth in term and late term gestations in Stockholm during a 20-year period, incidence and causes. by Hanna Åmark, Christina Pilo, Ingela Hulthén Varli

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>The incidence of stillbirth has decreased marginally or remained stable during the past decades in high income countries. A recent report has shown Stockholm to have a lower incidence of stillbirth at term than other parts of Sweden. …”
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Identification of a Penicillium oxalicum fungus isolate and its pathogenicity against Panonychus citri (McGregor) by Danchao Du, Danchao Du, Jia Lyu, Jia Lyu, Zhengdong Huang, Zhengdong Huang, Baoju An, Baoju An, Li Zhu, Li Zhu, Zhanxu Pu, Zhanxu Pu, Shunmin Liu, Shunmin Liu, Xiurong Hu, Xiurong Hu, Lianming Lu, Lianming Lu

“…At 96 h, the mite’s body was fully covered with hyphae and a large number of spores, ultimately leading to the death of the host. …”
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Examining interprofessional collaboration in oncogenetic service delivery models for hereditary cancers: a scoping review protocol by Maude Laberge, Jason Robert Guertin, Hermann Nabi, Karine Bouchard, Michel Dorval, Maria Eugenia Espinoza Moya, Julie Lapointe

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The Establishment of a Highly Efficient In Vitro Regeneration System for <i>Viburnum opulus</i> L. ‘Roseum’ by Yajing Ning, Hao Dong, Xinxin Zhang, Yanhua Li, Chengpeng Cui, Shujuan Li

“…<i>Viburnum opulus</i> L. ‘Roseum’ is a highly valuable ornamental plant for landscaping, but it has a long propagation cycle and low propagation coefficient. …”
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The safety of cyclosporine and tacrolimus in pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients: a disproportionate analysis based on the FAERS database by Yu Liu, Chong Yan, Yaowang Zhao, Sui Deng, Jiancheng Zu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically evaluate the safety of cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (TAC) in pediatric nephrotic syndrome (NS) patients using real-world data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).MethodsWe analyzed adverse event (AE) reports from the FAERS database between Q4 2003 and Q2 2024, focusing on AEs associated with CsA and TAC in NS patients aged 18 years and younger. …”
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Lubrication Characteristics of a Warhead-Type Irregular Symmetric Texture on the Stator Rubber Surfaces of Screw Pumps by Xinfu Liu, Yi Sun, Chunhua Liu, Xiangzhi Shi, Xinglong Niu, Gang Zheng, Wei Wei, Songbo Wei, Shouzhi Huang

“…Initially, the maximum pressure on the wall surface of the oil film increased and then decreased. The optimal dynamic pressure lubrication effect was achieved with a warhead-type texture size of 3 mm, a groove width of 0.2 mm, and a groove depth of 0.1 mm. …”
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Overall Design and Performance Analysis of the Semi-Submersible Platform for a 10 MW Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine by Qun Cao, Xinyu Zhang, Ying Chen, Xinxin Wu, Kai Zhang, Can Zhang

“…The integrated design features central turbine mounting, hexagonal pontoons for enhanced damping, and optimized ballast distribution, achieving a 3400-tonne steel mass (29% reduction vs. benchmarks). …”
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Design and Construction of an Aquaponics System: A Sustainable Approach to Enhancing Local Food Security in Offa, Nigeria by Rofiat Bunmi Mudashiru, Maryam Yusuf-Olawuyi, Aliyu Tijani, Lateef Umar, Francis Okeke, Oluwabunmi Adeyemi, Ismaila Amototo, Fatai Salaudeen

“…Other works done included plumbing for water, welding for the aquaponics structure, and installation of a cover. This current study incorporates organic waste materials as systematically grown mediums to create additional nutrients, increase grow mediums for optimized plant production, and reduce cost. …”
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Advice over empathy: a national cross-sectional examination of communication in United States dietetic education by Ashlea Braun, Sarah Corcoran, Gena Wollenberg, Kristen McClanahan, Rachel Liebe, Michael Businelle, Jillian Joyce

“…Registered dietitians are a key licensed healthcare provider tasked with facilitating changes in diet, but the extent to which current educational standards in the United States (US) contribute to cultivation of empathy as a professional skill has not been systematically evaluated. …”
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Clinical features of non-compaction cardiomyopathy across age groups: a retrospective study of 415 patients by Ying Li, Jimei Chen, Min Qiu, Miao Tian, Ziqin Zhou, Ruyue Zhang, Jiazichao Tu, Linjiang Han, Shuheng Zhou, Xinming Li, Jian Zhuang, Shusheng Wen

“…This investigation aims to systematically analyse the clinical characteristics of patients with NCM across various age demographics.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 415 patients with NCM treated at the Guangdong Institute of Cardiovascular Disease from January 2013 to January 2023. …”
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Expectation Confirmation and Technology Acceptance: A Study of the Public's Attention to Accept the Government's Digital Human Avatar by Jinghao CHEN, Feng JIA, Qianxi LIU

“…[Purpose/Significance] In the digital age, government digital avatars represent a significant innovative application of the integration of generative artificial intelligence and digital government. …”
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Comparative efficacy of eight traditional Chinese medicines combined with statins in the treatment of hyperlipidemia: a Bayesian network meta-analysis by Ling Jiang, Wen Fan, Fangyu Zhou, Lihan Liu, Maoxing Pan, Maoxing Pan, Qinhe Yang, Qinhe Yang, Yupei Zhang, Yupei Zhang

“…Then, we conducted a systematic search for RCTs that assessed 8 TCMs with traditional statin drugs (TT) for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. …”
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Willingness for Land Transfer and Coupling Coordination Analysis in Poverty Alleviation Resettlement Areas: A Sustainable Development Perspective by Zhijie Cao, Lingzhi Yan, Kexin Zhou, Ming Lei

“…Three recommendations are proposed: stimulating migrants’ intrinsic motivation to enhance livelihood autonomy, protecting villagers’ land rights to increase transfer participation, and building a systematic land resource sharing model to promote sustainable resource allocation. …”
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Achieving impactful treatment for paediatric endocrine disorders in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs): a scoping review by Carrie Dolan, Hannah Elise Olson

“…This scoping review aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for efficient, effective and accessible treatment of paediatric thyroid conditions and diabetes in LMICs.Design Scoping review guidelines outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analysis Extension for Scoping Reviews, using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology to analyse healthcare administration approaches in LMICs.Data sources PubMed, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, EconLit, Science Direct and Scopus were searched using a set of search terms from 19 December 2023 to 16 January 2024. …”
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LitePipeNet: Research on a Lightweight and Efficient Segmentation Model for UAV Pipeline Inspection in Mining Areas by Huang Yong, Xiao Shengwang, Xia Xing, Huang Qiu

“…LitePipeNet integrates Multi-Path Weight Convolution (MPWConv) for enhanced perception, a Lightweight Bidirectional Feature Pyramid Network (LBiFPN) for efficient feature fusion, and a Multi-Level Decoupled Segmentation Head (MLHead) to optimize segmentation. …”
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Influence of back tension on wire deformation heterogeneity and texture intensity: A coupled macro-micro calculation study by Rui Cai, Chunni Jia, Yong Zhao, Zhendan Yang, Tengyuan Liu, Xiangjun Chen, Pei Wang, Dianzhong Li

“…A macroscopic drawing model, coupled with microscopic crystal plasticity representative volume element (RVE), is developed to capture and analyze the texture evolution. …”
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Comparison of monophasic and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers: a meta-analysis across facial regions in Asian populations by Ingyu Lee, JinHan Lee, SeoWon Kang, Hyungin Cho, Ki Won Lee, Dongkeun Lim

“…This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of monophasic and biphasic HA fillers, focusing on key facial areas, including the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and nose, in Asian populations. A systematic literature search of the PubMed, KoreaMed, DBpia, Google Scholar, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed to identify relevant studies published between 2014 and 2023. …”
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